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Should You Discuss Politics at Work?

On The Job

But legal experts say there's at least one place they shouldn't be discussed: the office. That's why it may be a good idea for colleagues to simply decide to keep politics out of the cubicles. "It Employers should inform workers if it applies in their state. These are some issues I explored for my Gannett/USAToday.com column.

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Retrieve Your Files With Ease

Professional Assistant Blog

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. Your boss could ask you for something at a moments notice and you are expected to find the information within minutes. as you mentioned in your question.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: My 5 New Rules for Cellphone Use

On The Job

Anita: You should never use a cell phone when the person is so close, as in one cubicle away, that they hear your voice better over the cubicle wall than on the phone. As you said, unless it's a crisis, it can wait! July 30, 2009 3:59 PM David Zinger said. David July 30, 2009 6:52 PM Anita said. Thanks for adding it to the list.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Thanks Patty.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 4 Ways to Handle Your Childish Boss

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4 Ways to Handle Your Childish Boss Theres probably no subject that generates more discussion on this blog than two words: "bad boss." Dan, Thanks for the link.

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

Professional Assistant Blog

The following information should be included in your message: The start and end dates of your absence. The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance. The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance.

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It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , co-workers , cubicle , learning from each other , open workspace , professional assistant , teamwork Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Too much information. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.